The Panchayatan Puja System in Hinduism


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From the days of primitive man, the concept of the Sun as a divine power must have taken root. Sun continued to be revered as the primordial God by all …

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Significance of Tantra in Shakti Upasana


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Tantrism is an extensive subject. It has a large volume of literature. Its development can be traced from the period of composition of Atharva Veda which contains mantras for removing …

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The Ten Mahavidyas – Shakti Cult


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Among the followers of Hinduism, the largest number are followers of Shakti. There are thousands of names depending upon folklore and local traditions for reverence of the Devi Shakti. Vaishno …

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Significance of Recitation of Sri Durga Saptashati – Sri Durga Paath


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Sri Durga Saptashati is a section of Markandeya Puran in which the details of the stories relating to Mahadevi are available. The section consists of 700 shlokas divided into three …

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Significance of Shakti Upasana


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Followers of Hinduism are divided into several Sampradaya (sects) like Ganpatya, Vaishnav, Shaiva, Saurya, Shakta etc. because of the emphasis by the sects on chosen deities. However, this compartmentalisation is …

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Temples Being Built as a Statement of Faith


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Sri Ram Janmabhumi Mandir at Ayodhya has already been opened for devotees. It has been pulling crowds from day one. Ramlala was not alone in his tent either. The temple …

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The Glory of Ramlala at Ayodhya


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The Pran Pratishtha Samaroha (ceremony of imparting life to an idol) at Ayodhya was observed by millions across the globe. The real-time viewership of an event on an authorized YouTube …

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Mandukya Upanishad Links AUM with Consciousness


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Mandukya Upanishad belongs to Atharva Veda and is the shortest among old Upanishads consisting of only 12 Mantras. However, in its effectiveness, it occupies the top place among the Upanishads. …

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Mundak Upanishad Proclaims Satyameva Jayate


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We believe in God. We believe in Sat-Chit-Anand (Truth, Intellect and Bliss). Thus, we believe in Brahma (Paramatma) and try to link our soul with the super soul. Some say …

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Some Sanyas (Renunciation) Upanishads


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Renunciants are found in every religion. We hear about Devarshi, Brahmarshi, Rajarshi, Prophets, Saints, Muni etc. in the religious scriptures of various religions. They are considered the custodians of religion …

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